HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Minutes: 05/03/17CALL TO ORDER — Chair Dale Carter called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. at the Floretta K.
Lauber Museum Education Center.
ROLL CALL — Commissioners Dale Carter, Virginia Blitz, Carlos Reza Jr, Victor Wu, Director
Darlene Bradley, Curator Dana Hicks, and Museum Education Coordinator
Rebecca Wilcox
Approval of an excused absence for Commissioner Lee was moved by Commissioner Reza,
seconded by Commissioner Blitz, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Commissioners Carter, Blitz, Reza, and Wu
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Billie Tone shared that she delivered two boxes of archival material from the local chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution to the Museum. She is excited to have the history in a
place that will be safe and accessible to the public.
REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS / LIAISONS
Commissioner Blitz, liaison to the Friends of the Arcadia Museum (FAM) announced that on
June 24, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., FAM will be hosting their annual meeting. Commissioner
Blitz extended an invitation to all Commissioners.
DIRECTOR REPORTS
A. Reports from the Director: Director Bradley shared that she attended the Day of Memory in
March, the Spring Soiree in. April, and the FAM ribbon cutting event. Director Bradley also
noted that she is nearing the end of budget season. All budget numbers have been
prepared to be presented to City Council for their approval. Director Bradley will be bringing
forth the idea of instituting passport services at the Library in order to generate more
revenue for the City. Lastly, she shared that she had recently attended the city-wide
emergency operations training drill. This training is essential to ensure that the city and
employees are prepared and able to trouble -shoot various emergency scenarios.
B. Reports from the Curator: Curator Hicks noted the current exhibit, "Heart and Soul: the Art
of Kathryn Hansen", will be on view until June 24, 2017. The next Soiree will be May 20,
2017, and will feature artist Kathryn Hansen, the sidewalk astronomers, and a hammered
dulcimer player. The FAM celebrated their fourth anniversary with a, ribbon cutting hosted by
the Chamber of Commerce. The Museum hosted another Photo Identification Team meeting
on April 20, with 15 attendees, three of which were new to the team. This program is helpful
in organizing photographs, identifying people and/or locations, future research, and gaining
new Museum volunteers. Curator Hicks will be leading a training session for all volunteers in
collections in May. The Museum will be hosting the annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
next week on Saturday May 13. Curator Hicks extended an invitation to all Commissioners.
May 9, 2017 the Rotary will honor the President of the FAM and Museum volunteer, Joyce
Platt, as Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year. Curator Hicks shared that she is currently
working with a high school volunteer on an oral history project that will feature Arcadian
immigrants. Whitney Jacobs, collections volunteer, is continuing work on the preservation of
the Riyo Sato collection and will be complete by the end of May. Nelle But , ler, member of the
public who attended the March 1 Museum Commission meeting, donated a FAM
membership as a token of appreciation. FAM has selected regular visitor to the Museum,
Luis Bayro'n. Lastly, Curator Hicks. asked the Commissioners for feedback regarding the
April 4 visit to the Riverside Metropolitan Museum, discussion ensued. Coordinator Wilcox
shared her success in using the public school flyer distribution service, Peachjar, in
increasing attendance to family programs. On March 18 the Museum hosted the Up Close
and Messy family program about batik dyeing with over 80 people in attendance. On March
29 Coordinator Wilcox facilitated a third grade field trip from Barnhart Elementary. The April
22 Arcadia Earth Day Celebration was a great success with over 100 people in attendance
and a special live animal presentation by The Critter Squad. Currently, Coordinator Wilcox is
planning for the Camino Grove Elementary Community Day, the Arcadia Firefighter's
Association Pancake Breakfast, a pre-school field trip, three third grade outreach programs,
and the next Hands On Saturday for Families on June 3.
C. Sign thank -you letter to Riverside Metropolitan Museum for off-site tour
D. Discussion on AASLH StEPs program, section 2: Audience: Curator Hicks shared a
presentation overview of the StEPs program and section 2, followed by discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meetinq Minutes of March 1, 2017
Recommended action: Approve
Approval of Consent Calendar Item "a" was moved by Commissioner Blitz, seconded by
Commissioner Wu, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Commissioners Carter, Wu, Reza, and Blitz
NOES: None
Absent: Commissioner Lee
b. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2017
Recommended action: Approve
Approval of Consent Calendar Item "b" as corrected was moved by Commissioner Blitz,
seconded by Commissioner Reza, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Commissioners Carter, Wu, Reza, and Blitz
NOES: None
Absent: Commissioner Lee
Adjournment:
Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. to Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Museum Education Center at 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Aproved:
Darlene Bradley, Direct6r�bf Library and Museum Services
Prepared by: Rebecca Wilcox, Museum Education Coordinator